Colorful living room with blue velvet sofa, patterned pillows, abstract wall art, and a woman in a red dress sitting with a cat.
This Vibrant Florida House Has Two of the Coolest Vintage Colored Bathrooms Ever
"The overall vibe I’m going for, for the house is a bit of a hodge podge: an artist’s 1970s beachside pad mixed with pared-down Parisian glamour and of course lots of lighthearted elements..." says creative director and commercial photographer Lizzie Darden.
Jul 7, 2022
B&A: Smart DIYs Gave This "Cold" Dining Room a Welcoming (& Functional) New Life
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The multiple projects involved in this room redo help give it tons of character.
Jul 6, 2022
B&A: An Empty Room Becomes a Functional Office Thanks to DIY Built-Ins
The DIY redo includes practical features like desk space, storage, and even a new set of doors.
Jul 5, 2022
B&A: Every Square Inch of This $5,000 Bathroom Redo Features Color & Pattern
It's colorful and pattern-happy, but still manages to be a calming escape.
Jul 3, 2022
B&A: A 1987 "Dumping Ground" Basement Becomes a Cozy, Inviting Hangout Space
This basement went from "cold, dated, dark, and dreary" to "light, bright, stylish living area."
Jun 30, 2022
B&A: A $500 Redo with a Trendy DIY Makes This Basic Hall Closet Look Bespoke
A helpful kit takes this laundry room closet to the next level.
Jun 29, 2022
B&A: A $500 Redo Turns This Beige Bathroom into a Dramatic, Plant-Filled Escape
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"I pictured transforming this bathroom into an old-world-style spa," this DIYer says. It seems like a tall order based on the all-beige before, but wait until you see how she pulled it off.
Jun 28, 2022
B&A: A "Dumping Ground" Garage Becomes the Most Adorable Gardening Shed
This chic shed will make you want to start gardening immediately.
Jun 25, 2022
B&A: A '90s Bathroom Ditches Sailboats for Streamlined Tile in a $9,000 Redo
The redo was a combo of DIY and professional work.
Jun 25, 2022
B&A: This No-Demo $500 Rustic Bathroom Redo Includes a DIY Concrete Wall
Looking to keep your same surfaces but spruce up your bathroom? This project has inspiration and ideas galore.
Jun 23, 2022
B&A: A "Boring" Bedroom Gets a Serene Makeover and a Clever DIY Headboard
The redo features other smart DIYs, too, like fresh trim and a whimsical painted piano.
Jun 21, 2022
Before and After: A $30 Cabinet Hack That's Purr-fect for Cat Owners
Both human and cat are pleased with the outcome of this simple DIY.
Jun 19, 2022
Before and After: A Maximalist Bathroom Redo on a $1,800 Budget
The new bathroom boasts a half painted, half wallpapered design.
Jun 18, 2022
B&A: '70s-Era Living Room Cabinetry Gets a $1,200 Facelift Fit for 2022
The new built-ins are more functional — thanks to to-the-ceiling shelving — and more stylish, too.
Jun 16, 2022
B&A: A 130-Year-Old Furniture Set Looks New Again in a DIY $1000 Bedroom Redo
Thanks to budget finds and DIYs, the bedroom looks totally different — all for under $1,000.
Jun 15, 2022
B&A: A "Really Gross" Bathroom Gets a Modern Beachy Makeover for $8,000
From swirled marble to deep charcoal cement to round pebble-shaped white, the "after" has the most luxe mix of tiles.
Jun 14, 2022
B&A: This Home Office Redo is a Masterclass in Mixing Color and Pattern
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And it's proof that IKEA can look luxe.
Jun 13, 2022
B&A: A "Barely Functional Outdoor Space" Gets a Dreamy Redo with Added Storage
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The "old, creaky, and slanting" deck was causing major problems before.
Jun 12, 2022
B&A: A $500 Dining Room Redo Inspired by Vintage Dishes and a Museum Painting
"I got some raised eyebrows when I told people I was painting the dining room pink and painting a mural on the wall," DIYer Natalie Metzger says. But her advice when it comes to paint is to "just go for it."
Jun 11, 2022
Before and After: This $1,500 Redo Proves Laundry Rooms Can Be Luxurious, Too
The makeover was inspired by a stylish wallpaper buy.
Jun 7, 2022
B&A: A $4,000 Spare Bedroom-Turned-Home Office Includes a Semi-Custom Murphy Bed
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Clever storage solutions give what was once a guest bedroom ample space for work AND sleep.
Jun 6, 2022
B&A: A Cluttered Bathroom Gets an $800 Overhaul with Budget-Friendly Finds
Since this homeowner had to cut into her shower walls to make a repair, she thought, "why not go ahead and do a full makeover?!"
Jun 4, 2022
B&A: After a Glam Yet Cozy Redo, This Basement Doesn't Even Look Like a Basement
It's still completely functional for the family, but now with lots more luxe style.
Jun 3, 2022
B&A: A 1950s Dining Room Gets a Modern Refresh with a Trendy 2022 DIY
The new dining room mixes old and new to create the perfect balance.
Jun 2, 2022
B&A: This $2 Basket-Turned-Boho Planter Is a 20-Minute Project
One item you should always add to your secondhand shopping list? Wicker baskets. You never know what kind of cute accessories you can make with them.
May 30, 2022
B&A: A Red Wallpapered Spare Room Gets a Total Transformation for Under $3,000
The new wall treatment looks high-end and makes the whole room feel more soothing.
May 28, 2022
Before and After: A $70 Paint and Stencil Redo Totally Revives a Tired Dresser
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The revamped piece has a bone inlay look for less.
May 26, 2022
Two Creatives Personalized a Blank New Build with Marvelous Modern Millwork
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Jeff and Emily Daws have combined their creative fields — textile design and woodworking — to create a one-of-a-kind home out of a blank slate new build.
May 25, 2022
This Oakland Home Is an Homage to Beautiful, Natural Wood
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Where are all my natural-wood enthusiasts? Aleksandra Zee and Antrom Kury, artists and woodworkers, live in this rental house that showcases the beauty of warm wood tones and terrific natural textures.
May 24, 2022
Before and After: A Grimy Outdoor Wall Gets a Beautiful Summer-Ready Redo
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A pro painter completed this project for his own home, and he's got tips to share.
May 23, 2022
Before and After: This Sleek Bathroom Redo Has the Coolest Houndstooth Flooring
Black and white doesn't have to be boring, and these tiles are here to prove it.
May 22, 2022
B&A: Small Changes Work Together to Transform a Basic Bedroom for $650
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New light fixtures, a new ceiling treatment, new curtains, and more all help to spruce up this space.
May 20, 2022
B&A: A Plain Attic Space Becomes a Cute and Cozy Lounge for Movie Nights
From the cushy seating to the warm color palette, every part of this new hangout spot is inviting.
May 19, 2022
B&A: An "Awful" '80s Bookshelf Gets a Scandi-Style Upgrade Using IKEA Shelves
This reading corner revamp features a genius IKEA solution.
May 14, 2022
This Family’s Florida Home is Drenched in Bright Colors, Murals, and Disco Balls
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Designer Kelly Bach is the owner of RetroBabeCo, and found her current home in 2018. She shares the Florida house with husband, Nate, sons, Kalani and Keanu, and three chihuahuas: Lola, Hobie, and Mookie.
May 13, 2022
B&A: Flipping the Layout of This '90s Kitchen Made It Way More Spacious
The kitchen feels much more modern and open now, thanks to losing a wall and adding in a bolder new cabinet color.
May 12, 2022
B&A: A Color-Overload Bathroom from the '90s Gets a Calming, Beach-Inspired Redo
A simpler color palette and other swaps help this bathroom feel way bigger, even with the same footprint.
May 11, 2022
B&A: A Tiny 1945 Galley Kitchen Gets a Luxe-Looking, Space-Maximizing Redo
Discounted secondhand cabinets came to the rescue in this stylish kitchen makeover.
May 9, 2022
B&A: A Cluttered Corner Becomes a Cute and Functional Kitchenette for Just $580
A mother-daughter duo completed this budget-savvy redo together.
May 8, 2022
Before and After: A Cozy $485 Redo for a 1980s-Era "Ugly Eyesore" Bathroom
A mix of new buys and vintage finds help make this bathroom feel warm and welcoming.
May 7, 2022
B&A: This $450 Laundry Room Redo Includes 6 Seriously Impressive DIYs
One highlight? The bold stenciled statement wall.
May 6, 2022
This Home Has a High-End Look on a Budget With DIYs, Hand-Painted Murals & More
“Growing up I spent Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, and so many other holidays in this house,” April describes of this house, which was once owned by her grandparents! Now she and her husband Joe are making this house their own.
May 6, 2022
A Young Family’s Home Is Full of Facebook Marketplace Finds and Clever DIYs
Kelby Mayberry and her husband, an active duty member of the military, share their home, this 1,300-square-foot rental duplex, with their two young kids and their pets. They've thrifted and DIYed a lot of elements in the home for a budget-friendly and stylish space.
May 5, 2022
B&A: A Practical $700 Hallway-Turned-Home Office Created with an IKEA PAX
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A weeklong project created by best friends.
May 4, 2022
Before and After: A Bright, Botanical Redo Modernizes a Dim Hallway
This homeowner brought plant-filled atrium vibes to a small-but-often-used space in his house.
May 3, 2022
B&A: A Southwestern-Style Living Room Redo Lovingly Restores a Cracked Fireplace
This little New Mexico home had "gorgeous, classic bones," its owner says.
May 2, 2022
B&A: A Boho-Glam Patio Redo Includes a DIY Chandelier, Succulent Wall, and More
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"I have always dreamt about having a beautiful backyard that feels like an oasis," this DIYer says. See how she made it happen.
Apr 29, 2022
A 1960s German House Is Delightfully Decorated in 1970s Colors and Patterns
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This house was renovated twice since it was built in the 1960s, and when Doro and Jürgen moved in, the couple had a clear idea of how they wanted to change the house to suit their style.
Apr 28, 2022
An English Cottage's Interior Is Inspired by Retro '60s Design & Cheerful Color
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Former graphic designer Siân currently works in the NHS as a Mental Health Practitioner, and says that making home personal is incredibly important for mental health and overall well being.
Apr 26, 2022
B&A: A Laundry Room with Wire Shelving Gets a Cozy, Functional $500 Upgrade
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DIYer Karen Sloan added form and function over a six-week project.
Apr 25, 2022
B&A: A 1954 Kitchen Keeps Its Checkerboard Floors But Adds Chic IKEA Cabinetry
"Real estate agents cannot tell that this is an IKEA kitchen and refer to it as 'very luxurious'" this homeowner says.
Apr 24, 2022
B&A: This Louisiana House Was Modernized But Kept All Its Historic Charm
Lauren and Dustin say this house, built in 1902, hadn't been updated since the '70s and '80s. The couple spent just over a year on interior renovations, modernizing the outdated space but preserving and honoring much of the historic home's charming architectural features.
Apr 22, 2022
A Historic Detroit House Has an All-Black Kitchen, Marvelous Marble, and More
Hilary and Doug share a love of design, fashion, and art, and filled this large house in Detroit, built in the 1930s by George McKnight, with all three when they renovated it for themselves and their two kids, Haze and Sway.
Apr 21, 2022
B&A: A Yellow Meditation Space Becomes a Dramatic, MCM-Inspired Dining Room
It all changed with a coat of black paint.
Apr 20, 2022
This Small Canadian Cottage Shows How Serene a Monochromatic Palette Can Be
Interior designer and TV host Camille Charland and husband Jeffrey did all the work themselves on their “English cottage meets Nordic countryside" 650-square-foot space they live in part time with their baby and two dogs.
Apr 20, 2022
A Berlin House Is Bold, Colorful, Avant-Garde, and Full of Fun Murals
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Murals and custom furniture have become a central aspect of all Megan's designs. "I’m always planning projects that require furniture or lighting that either don’t exist or I am unwilling to buy; building my own customizations (furniture, lighting, etc.) has helped me put a home together that really isn’t like any other."
Apr 20, 2022
This Colorful, Creative UK Home Has a Pretty Perfect Retro-Style Plywood Kitchen
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Jo's biggest love is mid-century furniture, adoring the sleek styles that still look modern to this day. This love extended to kitchen design, where she worked with the company Plykea to create retro-looking plywood kitchen cupboards.
Apr 19, 2022
This Pink, Passive Solar ADU Is Made of Straw Bales
Allison Green and Dan Theriault built this small post and beam, passive solar, straw bale ADU on their property in Boise, Idaho... and it's as gorgeous as it is sustainable!
Apr 18, 2022
B&A: An $800 Closet-Turned-Nursery Proves the Powerful Potential of Small Spaces
It's packed with DIYs and great small-space IKEA finds.
Apr 17, 2022
Before and After: A $130 Project Helps Make a Bland Bedroom Layered and Cozy
This DIYer wanted to try this wall accent after seeing it on social media, and she was surprised by how easy it was to pull off.
Apr 15, 2022
B&A: A Moldy '90s Bathroom Gets a Luxe Redo with a Bonus Laundry Space
This professional bathroom redo includes great advice for seeking out the pros and living with ongoing construction.
Apr 13, 2022
A New Jersey Rental Has a Stunning Vaulted Ceiling & Enviable Vintage Sectional
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Cherisse, an interior designer and real estate agent, shares this 1200-square-foot rental house with her husband, Dean, and son, Beau.
Apr 12, 2022
This Denver Rental Is a Cool Mix of Post Modern, 1980s, and Art Deco Styles
Alyssa says her home is a mix of Post Modern, Eclectic, Danish Pastel, '80s Miami, and Art Deco styles. And 95 percent of her vintage finds were found on Facebook Marketplace!
Apr 11, 2022
B&A: Thrifty DIYs Turn an Empty Kitchen Corner into a Prep Space for $1,000
This once-useless kitchen corner now has a new purpose.
Apr 8, 2022
This Family's 1973 Rental House Is a Colorful Homage to Mid-Century Modern Style
Anna decorated her family's large rental house on a budget, thrifting almost everything but plants. One of the biggest splurges was actually an IKEA rug, which proves how affordably the whole house was furnished!
Apr 8, 2022
B&A: A Basic Office Space Gets a Luxe-Looking Redo That's Actually IKEA
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Those custom-looking built-ins are IKEA shelves totaling about $1000.
Apr 7, 2022
A Bungalow Celebrates the '70s With Brown and Orange Colors & Groovy Floral Sofa
Rachel, who runs the popular retro-inspired home Instagram account @bungalow_fifty8, wasn't necessarily looking for a new house, but when she came across this two-bedroom 1950s-era bungalow with a big garden, she and her partner took on the project of turning it into a home.
Apr 6, 2022
This '70s Boho Cabin Escape Is Nestled in the California Redwoods
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Homeowner Nancy Revis was born in the early '70s and LOVES '70s style, so she fills this cabin with secondhand '70s-style finds and reupholstered furniture.
Apr 5, 2022
A 1957 Mid-Century Modern House Is Bursting with Plants, MCM Pieces & Cute Pets
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When Madison and her fiancé first toured their home, it was in rough shape. With a little TLC, they were able to bring it back to life with vintage pieces they love, along with a few contemporary pieces mixed in.
Apr 4, 2022
B&A: A Cramped Kitchen Gets a More Practical Layout — & an Updated Look to Match
Overhauling the layout in this kitchen made it much more user-friendly.
Apr 3, 2022
A 1956 Mid-Century House Was Designed for the Senses With Color and Texture
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When Lindsey Hunt was diagnosed with Ménière's disease, she began a journey to find balance, surrounding herself with healing color and texture.
Apr 1, 2022
This Financial Planner's Historic Home Mixes Original Details & Modern Updates
Danielle Nava is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and the co-owner and vice president of Toujours Planning. She lives in a stunning historic house she shares with her husband, Andrés, their adorable twin daughters, and their cats, Niko and Ludo.
Mar 30, 2022